NRG Dunkirk Power
DUNKIRK, NY · Chautauqua · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
NRG Dunkirk Power ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,515 of 8,713 nationally; #242 of 246 in NY), a lower-footprint comparator in Power Plants.
- National rank #8,515 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #242 of 246 in NY
- #1,651 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -100.0% since 2011
NRG Dunkirk Power vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
545 8515th of 8713 higher than 198 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2019
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,651 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 545 |
| 2018 | 545 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 1,066 |
| 2015 | 472,294 |
| 2014 | 399,889 |
| 2013 | 494,656 |
| 2012 | 666,629 |
| 2011 | 2,031,995 |
Facility insight: NRG Dunkirk Power
NRG Dunkirk Power (ID 1000779) reported 545 MT CO₂e for 2019 in Chautauqua, NY (#8,515 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2019, annual CO₂e fell 100.0%; peak load was 2.0M MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2019, a complete 9-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 2.0M MT CO2e; latest 2019 sits 100% below that peak (545 MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-67.2%, 1.4M MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does NRG Dunkirk Power rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, NRG Dunkirk Power ranks #8,515 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #242 of 246 facilities in NY (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than NRG Dunkirk Power? ▼
NRG Dunkirk Power's 545 MT CO₂e is higher than 198 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (2%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does NRG Dunkirk Power emit? ▼
NRG Dunkirk Power reported 545 MT CO2e in 2019.
Where does NRG Dunkirk Power rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, NRG Dunkirk Power ranks #1,651 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is NRG Dunkirk Power reducing emissions? ▼
Over 9 reporting years (2011–2019), NRG Dunkirk Power's emissions have decreased by 100%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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Similar Power Plants CO₂e
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